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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.29, 127.38 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.29, 127.38 and 52.96 is: 73.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.29 : 127.38 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.29/127.38 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.29x = 127.38 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.29x = 6,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745.42/92.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.09

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